# Ho Chi Minh City administrative boundary stability > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-administrative-boundary-stability > Updated: 2026-09-11T07:38:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Several wards and communes in Ho Chi Minh City, including Sai Gon, Binh Tan, Tan Dinh, and Binh Thanh, proposed maintaining their current administrative boundaries instead of merging. Local leaders argued that the status quo would prevent operational disruptions and maintain public satisfaction, noting that 54 units did not meet the specific area or population criteria required by Resolution 112/2025. Following these assessments, the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Standing Committee decided not to proceed with the restructuring of commune-level administrative units. The city will maintain its current 168 wards, communes, and special zones. Officials reported that the administrative structure has remained stable under a two-level local government model following a merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau in July 2026. The city now aims to focus on improving the efficiency of commune-level governments and resolving grassroots obstacles by the end of 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Ho Chi Minh City to maintain 168 commune-level administrative units Ho Chi Minh City will maintain its current 168 wards, communes, and special zones, deciding against administrative restructuring to ensure stability and improve local government efficiency. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-to-maintain-168-commune-level-administrative-units ### 2026-08-21: Ho Chi Minh City wards propose maintaining current administrative boundaries Multiple wards in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed maintaining their current administrative boundaries, citing the need for stability and successful performance under the existing two-level government model. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-wards-propose-maintaining-current-administrative-boundaries --- Cite as: Ho Chi Minh City administrative boundary stability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-administrative-boundary-stability